Articles tagged with Corporate Funding
The center will use the funding to develop new ways of collecting, processing, archiving, and analyzing large volumes of user-generated photographic and video evidence. This technology is currently only available to military, corporate, and intelligence personnel.
A group of 17 US scientists has formed the Unified Microbiome Initiative to coordinate microbial research and inform funding recommendations. The initiative aims to integrate research objectives across disciplines to better understand the role of microbes in human health and ecological systems.
The University of Washington has won a $4.5 million NSF grant to advance nanoscale science, engineering and technology research in the Pacific Northwest. The funding will support the Washington Nanofabrication Facility and the Molecular Analysis Facility, providing critical tools and resources for academic and industrial users.
Keystone Symposia has received a five-year, $2.25 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support Global Health Series meetings and Travel Awards for scientific investigators and clinicians from low and middle-income countries.
The UT Arlington Interdisciplinary Research Program has awarded five collaborative research projects, exploring topics such as pain management, personal security, and climate change. The program aims to enhance interdisciplinary research and advance the university's competitive position nationally.
The New Jersey Institute of Technology has received a $2.9 million federal grant to develop and manage an accurate Master Person Index for secure healthcare data exchange. This platform will enable seamless sharing of patient records among providers, enhancing patient care in the state.
A study found significant improvements in insurance coverage, access to a personal physician and medications, affordability, and health after the ACA's first two open enrollment periods. The largest gains were among racial/ethnic minorities, suggesting reduced disparities in access to care.
Bonnie L. Bassler receives the FASEB 2016 Excellence in Science Award for her pioneering work on quorum sensing, a universal chemical code used by bacteria to communicate. Her research has significant implications for food production, health, energy, and environmental issues.
Researchers found that patients with higher activity levels after ICD implantation had a 40% lower risk of death at four years compared to those with lower activity. The study analyzed over 98,000 patients and showed that even small increases in activity were associated with a significant reduction in mortality.
Researchers have developed a magnonic holographic memory device that can recognize patterns and improve speech and image recognition hardware. The device uses spin waves to encode and decode information, allowing for parallel processing and potentially more efficient computation.
The New York Botanical Garden is supporting the creation of World Flora Online, a global effort to create an authoritative online resource about all known plant species. The project aims to protect Earth's biodiversity and provide free access to verified data on over 350,000 plant species.
Researchers at Columbia Engineering and their collaborators have demonstrated the improvement of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) performance by encapsulating it in boron nitride (BN), an insulating material. This breakthrough enables the study of true properties and potential applications in high-performance electronics, detection, and emi...
The Carnegie Corporation of New York has awarded Carnegie Mellon University a $1 million grant to develop strategies for technology-enhanced learning (TEL) resources. The grant will allow the university to better understand and implement TEL techniques, which have proven faster and more effective than traditional curricula.
The NIH has awarded $11 million to develop diagnostic tools for hospital-associated pathogens, including those resistant to most antimicrobials. The goal is to provide rapid and efficient tests that can detect the presence of these bacteria in three hours or less.
A recent study sequencing the genomes of 45 avian species has provided the most reliable tree of life for birds, shedding light on their rapid emergence from a mass extinction event. The findings reveal that modern birds diverged rapidly and their sex chromosomes have evolved differently than those in humans.
A new wireless implantable shunt technology developed by Dr. Ashish Nimgaonkar has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of patients with refractory ascites, a condition where fluid builds up in the abdomen. This technology allows patients to manage their fluid drainage needs at home, significantly improving their quality of life.
Pragmatic clinical trials require collaboration between researchers and health care providers. A new guide emphasizes building strong partnerships, defining clinically important questions, and involving stakeholders in study design. Successful trials produce long-term scientific relationships and evidence for improving care.
Researchers use advanced technology, including analytic morphomics, to distinguish between mucinous and non-mucinous cysts. This innovative approach has the potential to reduce unnecessary surgeries and surveillance for patients with pancreatic cysts.
The University of California, Davis's STAIR Grant program provides funding and support for innovative research, allowing selected researchers to generate early proof-of-concept models. The four finalists have been awarded $50,000 each to develop their projects into commercial applications.
Adults who watch TV for three hours or more each day may double their risk of premature death compared to those who watch less, according to new research. Sedentary behaviors like watching TV are linked to increased mortality rates, with a twofold higher risk for those watching three or more hours daily.
A recent study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has found that five UK charities are funded by the alcohol industry and influence alcohol policy. The research highlights concerns over potential conflicts of interest, with two charities receiving significant funding from industry sources.
A study at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that recycling a patient's lost blood during heart surgery results in healthier blood cells able to carry oxygen more effectively. Patients who received only their own recycled red blood cells had normal cell behavior, while those who received banked blood showed reduced flexibility and function.
A University of California, Riverside researcher has won a $500,000 grant to study a process that transforms carbon dioxide into valuable fuels and chemicals using a unique catalyst. The technology has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one million tons per year or more.
Researchers at Saint Mary's University and the University of Jyväskylä have isolated cyanoformate, an ion that can deactivate cyanide's toxic capabilities, using crystallography and computational chemistry. This discovery highlights the importance of applied chemistry in understanding carbon-capture processes.
Researchers will develop and test new vaccines and broad-spectrum treatments for Ebola and Marburg, which are considered high-risk bioterrorist pathogens. The grant aims to address the critical problem of no approved treatments or vaccines for these deadly viruses, with potential applications in post-exposure treatment.
The American Gastroenterological Association has expanded its corporate grant with Covidien to advance gastroenterology research and improve patient outcomes. The AGA-Covidien Research and Development Pilot Award in Technology will provide funding for innovative devices, diagnostic tools, and technologies.
The study will focus on three leading Philadelphia arts organizations: the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Opera Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania Ballet. The research aims to understand how these organizations cope with changing landscapes and explore best practices for other institutions.
A joint NSF/SRC program supports 29 researchers at 18 US universities to develop self-corrective electronic systems. The funding aims to ensure system reliability in life-critical applications, such as pacemakers and autonomous vehicles.
A new study from MIT's Marta González and Christian Schneider found that people in Chicago and Paris make secondary trips in a consistent manner, with only 17 out of 1 million possible trip sequences used. This pattern, or 'motif,' indicates that individuals plan ahead and avoid revisiting locations to optimize travel time and distance.
The Keystone Symposia on Molecular & Cellular Biology has received a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to support an Advanced Life Sciences Training Program for early-career scientists. The two-day conference will provide training in grant-writing and diversity-related challenges.
The Melanoma Research Alliance has awarded $9.6 million to 49 scientists at 26 institutions globally, focusing on accelerating treatment approaches for metastatic melanoma and understanding its initiation. The grants bring the total MRA funding to almost $48 million.
Research analyzed seven studies to determine energy drink impact on heart health. Consuming energy drinks was found to prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. Systolic blood pressure also increased significantly in participants.
A new spectroscopy method has been developed to analyze light emission from layered nanomaterials, enabling researchers to determine the orientation of emitters and potentially improve the efficiency of optical devices. The technique uses energy-momentum spectroscopy to study interference effects in thin films.
Researchers found that Tai Chi significantly reduced falls among adult stroke survivors, improving both static and dynamic balance. The study involved 89 participants who practiced either Tai Chi or usual care for 12 weeks, with the Tai Chi group experiencing fewer falls.
The University of Notre Dame has been selected to lead the Center for Low Energy Systems Technology (LEAST), a $6 million research center funded by DARPA and SRC. The center aims to develop new devices that consume less energy, which will enable the creation of smaller and faster computer chips.
The University of Minnesota has been awarded a $28 million grant to develop next-generation microelectronics, including spin-based computing and memory systems. The Center for Spintronic Materials, Interfaces, and Novel Architectures (C-SPIN) will bring together top researchers from across the nation to advance this technology.
Researchers analyzed cellphone and GPS data to identify areas contributing most to traffic bottlenecks. Canceling trips from these neighborhoods can reduce travel time for other drivers by up to 18%. This strategy shows promise for alleviating traffic tie-ups in urban areas, particularly in cities with complex commute patterns.
A new study using anonymous cellphone data reveals that canceling the trips of select drivers from carefully selected neighborhoods can reduce congestion significantly, with a potential 18% reduction in travel time for all other drivers.
The Life Sciences Discovery Fund has awarded over $1 million to support the development of new health and healthcare products. Two awards focus on diagnostic technologies, including a rapid test for hospital-acquired infections and a device to assess trauma patient risk.
Biomedical research faces a crisis due to flat government funding and reduced drug industry investment. Experts propose innovative private investment sources such as mutual funds, patent pools, and research bonds to support basic biology and translational research.
The Shamatha Project, led by Clifford Saron, investigates the long-term impact of intensive meditation training on cognitive, emotional, and physical processes. The new grant will aid analysis of original data and explore how changes in meditation practice relate to personal growth years later.
A team of USC researchers has successfully grown carbon nanotube semiconductors with predefined structures, paving the way for their potential use in future electronics. The breakthrough, known as 'nanotube cloning,' involves using pre-selected and separated carbon nanotubes as seeds to control the growth of longer nanotubes.
The university will use the grant to build solar-powered charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles, exploring technical, social, environmental and economic issues surrounding plug-in vehicles. The project aims to reduce air emissions and improve air quality by promoting the adoption of solar-powered charging stations.
The FMC Corporation has funded STEM career days for approximately 1,200 Philadelphia public school students and their teachers. The events aim to showcase career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
The USDA has awarded $4.8 million to 23 community-based organizations across the US to establish sustainable local food projects and improve access to affordable, healthy food for low-income residents. These grants aim to promote comprehensive strategies addressing local food, farm, and nutrition issues.
A $250,000 NSF grant will support the largest indoor hydroponic gardening initiative for youths in Boston's history. The program, led by Professor Michael Barnett, will teach 600 students about science, nutrition, and economics through soil-free gardening technology.
A team of engineers at Stanford University has demonstrated the feasibility of a super-small, implantable cardiac device that gets its power from radio waves transmitted from outside the body. The device is contained in a cube just eight-tenths of a millimeter in radius and can receive up to 50 microwatts of power.
The Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality has received an $8.9 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to focus on hospital intensive care units and prevent harms by engaging patients and their families in their care. The institute aims to improve outcomes using a systems engineering approach...
Researchers analyzed data from US Army vehicle crashes to identify risk factors for injuries involving Humvees. Combat involvement and operating as a gunner posed the greatest risk for injury.
The University of Missouri will use the grant to create a program called LIGHT2, which combines advanced technology with education for patients and providers. The high-tech component leverages MU's partnership with Cerner Corporation to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.
The Collaborative Research Awards Program in Alzheimer's Disease will support interdisciplinary basic and translational research projects. This program aims to spur creative approaches that advance the care of those with Alzheimer's disease by fostering collaboration across disciplines.
SpherIngenics is developing a microbead-based delivery method to protect cells from death and migration after injection into damaged tissue. The company has received a two-year Phase II SBIR grant to continue development of the technology, which could reduce treatment costs by eliminating multiple procedures.
Researchers at USC have demonstrated that quantum computing can potentially speed up web page ranking calculations, making it easier for search engines to keep up with the ever-expanding Internet. The study showed that a quantum computer could return the ranking of the most important pages in the web faster than traditional computers.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that office bacteria are most abundant on chairs, phones, and human skin, with over 500 bacterial genera identified. The study also revealed that men's offices have significantly more bacteria than women's, but the diversity of communities didn't show significant differences.
The Bay Area Photovoltaic Consortium has announced a $7.5 million research grant program to develop new technologies that significantly reduce the cost of photovoltaic modules and make large-scale solar technology cheaper for electric utilities. The goal is to achieve a module cost below 50¢ per watt by 2020.
A new study found that heart patients with a distressed personality type (Type D) reported worse health after having an implanted internal defibrillator. Those who received a shock from their device within the first year scored themselves up to 30 points lower than others, indicating poorer overall health and mental well-being.
The National Geographic Society has launched a new Air and Water Conservation Fund to support cutting-edge projects in China. Grants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to on-the-ground projects exploring innovative approaches to conserving China's water and air resources.
Tiny fractal trees made from silver could lead to better, more efficient solar cells due to their large surface area. These structures will collect positively charged holes and produce electrical potential when light particles hit the polymer coat.
A team of UMass Amherst chemical engineers has discovered a 'mini-cellulose' molecule that behaves like cellulose when converted to biofuel. This breakthrough enables the use of computer simulations to study biomass conversion, which could lead to more efficient and cost-effective biofuels.
Four Boston College faculty members, Michelle Meyer, Ying Ran, Dunwei Wang, and Liane Young, have received the 2012 Sloan Research Fellowships for their groundbreaking research in various fields. The award recognizes their exceptional contributions to science and their potential to make significant impacts in the future.